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Rise and shine, Fountain Hills!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: The Henry opening, Clue: A Walking Mystery, and Irish Fountain Fest + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fountain Hills protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Ground-up design and courtyard: The Henry is set to open its new north Scottsdale location March 18, a short drive from Fountain Hills, with indoor outdoor dining, a patio, and a walk-up coffee bar — see features and happy hour.
Strengthening summer heat protections: Phoenix has approved its 2026 Heat Response Plan, expanding 24/7 cooling centers and partnering with Umom for emergency family shelter after consecutive declines in heat-related deaths across Maricopa County — see what’s planned for Phoenix.
Theater to hotel installations: Art Detour is underway across the Valley this month, with free openings, neighborhood art walks, and ticketed performances. Many events near Fountain Hills run through March 31 — see the full event lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Weeknight noodle fix: Whether you crave a clean, aromatic broth or a loaded bowl with extra herbs and heat, Hello Vietnam Pho & Roll delivers comforting, no-fuss pho. Add crisp spring rolls and bun bowls that travel like champs for couch nights, and you’ve got a weeknight staple.
Fabric detour, anyone? Whether you’re finishing a quilt top, hunting the perfect backing, or finally tackling those drapes, Mulqueen Sewing & Fabric Centers packs aisles of fabric, helpful pros, and classes when you want a nudge. Expect to leave with ideas you didn’t know you needed… and fabric you’ll be glad you found.
Comfort-food time capsule: Whether you want a straight-up bacon-and-eggs morning or a diner-style turkey melt, with pie to seal the deal, Randy’s Restaurant nails old-school Scottsdale charm. No frills, just friendly service, hot coffee, and a sprawling menu locals swear by.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🗑 Salt River Land Trash Removal @ Pebble Beach – Salt River Recreation Tonto National Forest (Mesa) | Tuesday (3/10) at 8:00 AM – Cleanup crews are rallying at Pebble Beach for a Salt River spruce-up, because the water is tired of hosting last weekend’s leftovers. SWATT brings gloves, grabbers, and bags, you bring sunscreen, hydration, snacks, and bush-friendly layers, then RSVP so the Messenger logistics actually reach you.
🛍 Simply Spring Vintage Market @ Old Brick House Vintage Market (Mesa) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Downtown Mesa’s Old Brick House is going full spring fever with a vintage market, curated rooms, and designers who’ll tell you where that rug should go. Line up by 6 on Wednesday for a $100 spree, then reward yourself with cookies, sourdough, and salsa.
🏁 16th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals @ WestWorld of Scottsdale | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – Whether you still wrench on weekends or just like the smell of high-octane nostalgia, head to WestWorld for Goodguys’ Spring Nationals. Expect thousands of pre-’99 beauties, tire-squealing AutoCross, a meaty swap meet, live tunes, and awards that make grown gearheads misty.
🎶 Sip, Shop & Live Flute Music @ Native Art Market (Scottsdale) | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Live flute while you shop beats doomscrolling. Award-winning Moontee Sinquah, three-time World Hoop Dance champ, sets the vibe as you browse 300+ Indigenous artists in Old Town’s Native Art Market, sip piñon coffee, enjoy a free indoor afternoon, then reward yourself with frybread next door.
🕵 Clue: A Walking Mystery @ Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater (Mesa) | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Patio weather calls for solving a cold case. This immersive, around-town Clue adventure turns local businesses into the mansion’s rooms, where you track down scattered furniture, crack puzzles, and figure out who did it, where, and with what, all while racking up very respectable steps.
✈ Family Day @ CAF Airbase Arizona (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Family Day is taxiing into Airbase Arizona Flying Museum with reduced family pricing, hands-on fun, and no airport security lines. Bring the crew, and let kids 12 and under tackle an aviation tech challenge with the Civil Air Patrol while you soak up hangar history.
⛲ Irish Fountain Fest @ Fountain Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Wear your green and head to Fountain Park for Irish Fountain Fest, where our overachieving geyser turns emerald at noon and 4. Expect trad tunes, a Celtic rock kick, food trucks, a beer garden, and a kid zone, all free. Bring a lawn chair.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Fountain Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 75%
A slight chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 39%
A chance of rain showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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